Wednesday 30

‘Feed the Future’ with the Maria Cristina FoundationHelp provide school meals to underprivileged kids in Pakistan. A single child’s school meal for a full year is just Dhs349. See Facebook for details of how to donate.Until August 4. www.facebook.com/MariaCristinaFoundation.

Emirates Photo ClubGet feedback on your best snaps at this critique session. Bring two photos on a USB stick and fellow photographers will help you improve. RSVP online to attend.Free. 6.30pm. The Cribb, 15a Street, Al Quoz, www.meetup.com/emiratesphotoclub (no number).

Saturday 2

Learn French with Alliance Française DubaiThis one month course is taught by qualified teachers, and students also have access to an extensive French library. Classes can be taken at either Oud Metha or Ductac. Book before July 30 to get 10 per cent off the course fee.Dhs1,600 for 20 hours, Dhs250 for books and registration. Sat-Wed, 9am-9pm specific class times dependant on ability and venue, Alliance Française Dubai, Street 18, Oud Metha, www.afdubai.org (04 335 8712).

Filmmakers, submit your entries for the IWC Schaffhausen Filmmaker AwardDirectors from the GCC region will have the chance to compete for an exciting award from Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen. The annual cash award of Dhs367,290 is dedicated to the production of feature-length fiction films.Deadline for entries is August 15. www.dubaifilmfest.com (04 363 3456).

Sunday 3

Outsourcing: The secret to successful startupsNabbesh.com is an online marketplace that connects businesses with freelance talent. Founder, Loulou Khazen Baz, will be giving a presentation on how to make the most of outsourcing.Free. 7pm-9pm. The Cribb, 15a Street, Football Centre Building, Al Quoz, www.meetup.com/atthecrib (04 319 7645).

Monday 4

Rendez vous cinéma – Tout ce qui brilleFrancophone film fans can watch French drama about two friends living in a working-class suburb of Paris, who try to live the fancy life in the capital. The film is screened in French without subtitles.Free. 8pm. Alliance Française Dubai Street 18, Oud Metha, www.afdubai.org (04 335 8712).

What it takes to be an entrepreneurJoin budding entrepreneurs to discuss what helps and hinders your professional success.RSVP online to get involved. Free. 6.30pm-8.30pm. Richmond Hotel, 24C Street, off Kuwait Road, Bur Dubai, www.meetup.com/themagicofthinkingbig (no number).